High Concentration of Heavy Metal and Metalloid Levels in Edible Campomanesia adamantium Pulp from Anthropic Areas

David Johane Machate, Elaine S. de Pádua Melo, Daniela G. Arakaki, Rita de Cássia Avellaneda Guimarães, Priscila Aiko Hiane, Danielle Bogo, Arnildo Pott and Valter Aragão do Nascimento
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David Johane Machate: Graduate Program in Sciences of Materials, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil
Elaine S. de Pádua Melo: Group of Spectroscopy and Bioinformatics Applied Biodiversity and Health (GEBABS), Graduate Program in Science of Materials, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso do Sul 79070-900, Brazil
Daniela G. Arakaki: Group of Spectroscopy and Bioinformatics Applied Biodiversity and Health (GEBABS), Graduate Program in Science of Materials, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso do Sul 79070-900, Brazil
Rita de Cássia Avellaneda Guimarães: Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil
Priscila Aiko Hiane: Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil
Danielle Bogo: Graduate Program in Health and Development in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil
Arnildo Pott: Graduate Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity in the Central-West Region of Brazil, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil
Valter Aragão do Nascimento: Graduate Program in Sciences of Materials, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande 79079-900, Brazil

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 11, 1-15

Abstract: This study aimed to quantify the extent of heavy metal, non-metal and metalloid levels in the Campomanesia adamantium pulp obtained from an area crossed by road experiencing high large vehicle traffic and intensive agriculture modern farming, to monitor the health risks associated with pulp consumption by humans. For this purpose, in three spots located within this area, ripe fruits were collected on the roadside, bush and farm-margin. Pulp samples were digested by microwave-assisted equipment, and chemical elements were quantified by ICP OES. The concentrations of K, Pb, Se, Fe, Mo, Zn, Co, Ni and Mn in the pulp collected in roadside/bush points showed statistical differences ( p < 0.05). The heavy metals and metalloid concentrations that exceeded FAO/WHO standards were ordered Pb > As > Mo > Co > Ni > Mn > Cr. Therefore, among these metalloid and heavy metals, As, Pb and Cr were found to be higher in farm-margin > roadside > bush (1.5 × 10 ?3 , 1.1 × 10 ?3 and 6.2 × 10 ?4 ), respectively. Therefore, As is the most important metalloid with higher levels in farm-margin, roadside and bush (1.5 × 10 ?3 , 1.0 × 10 ?3 and 6.0 × 10 ?4 > 10 ?6 –10 ?4 and 3.33, 2.30 and 1.34 > 1), respectively, to total cancer risk and hazard quotient, if 10 g daily of pulp are consumed.

Keywords: Cerrado; myrtaceae; edible fruit; farm-margin; roadside; macro- and microelements; health risk (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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